Welcome to the McGill University Department of Ophthalmology

Welcome to the McGill University Department of Ophthalmology & Visual Sciences

The McGill University Department of Ophthalmology & Visual Sciences is one of Canada’s leading academic departments of ophthalmology & visual sciences. We are renowned for our basic and clinical research into understanding the mechanisms of vision, ocular genetics, retinal pathophysiology, glaucoma, and ocular immunology. We have a Royal College accredited residency program, well-recognized fellowship programs, and an unparalleled international faculty of researchers, specialists, and subspecialists. Our primary, secondary, tertiary, and quaternary patient care is located at five principal sites: the McGill Academic Eye Centre, the Montreal Children’s Hospital, the Jewish General Hospital, the Montreal General Hospital, and St. Mary’s Hospital.

We invite you to explore our website and learn more about the programs and activities in our department.